Daily Readings
Sunday:
Genesis 4:1-26
Mark 2:18-28
Monday:
Genesis 6:1—7:5
Mark 3:1-19
Tuesday:
Genesis 7:11—8:12
Mark 3:20-35
Wednesday:
Genesis 8:13—9:17
Mark 4:1-20
Thursday:
Genesis 11:27—12:20
Mark 4:21-41
Friday:
Genesis 13:1-18
Mark 5:1-20
Saturday:
Genesis 15:1-21
Mark 5:21-43
Bible Verse for Memorizing
You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve. (St. Matthew 4:10)
Small Catechism for Memorizing: The Lord’s Prayer
The Third Petition: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.
How is God’s will done? God’s will is done when He breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God’s name or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Invocabit (March 1)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
President Kieschnick's remarks on the 2009 March for Life
The following is an excerpt from President Kieschnick February 2009 Letter to Pastors. You may view the entire letter here.
March for Life 2009
You may have read in other media about the Jan. 22 March for Life in Washington, D.C. The day began for me with worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va., where I was privileged to preach to the assembly of believers who had gathered from numerous states for the occasion. I also was privileged to offer the opening prayer for the pre-march program/rally on the Mall in Washington. (The text of the prayer is online at www.lcms.org?14682.) I was amazed by the number of members of Congress who subsequently appeared on stage also as part of those activities and who spoke to the crowd about life issues--unapologetically, passionately, vigorously, and often biblically.
Among the crowd, which numbered in the hundreds of thousands, were members and friends of Lutherans For Life. Many of these wonderful Christian people have gathered in previous years as well to demonstrate their support for the sanctity of life from the moment of conception. From all accounts, they turned out in record numbers this year.
After the pre-march activities, I began the march itself near the front of the parade, along with other pre-march festivity participants. After walking a half hour or so, I waited on the curb for the critical mass of Lutherans For Life marchers to pass by so I could join them. As I waited, I was struck by the variety of age groups represented in the parade. There were children and young people, high-school age and below, and no small contingent of college students—including a group from Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. There also were older adults, many gathered in congregational groups and led by their pastors, priests, and rabbis.
After quite some time waiting, we began to wonder when the LFL group would reach us. Making contact by cell phone, we discovered that the number of marchers was so great that even after nearly an hour had passed, our LFL group had not taken its first step toward the U.S. Supreme Court building, which marked the end of the march!
It was for me a quite memorable day that focused on a matter of great significance. For more information on the day’s events, see the online Reporter story at www.lcms.org?14703.
My dear brothers in Christ, I evangelically encourage you to write, preach, and teach about what God has to say about His precious gift of life!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Quinquagesima (February 22)
Daily Readings
Sunday:
Job 17:1-26
John 7:14-31
Monday:
Job 18:1-21
John 7:32-53
Tuesday:
Job 19:1-12, 21-27
John 8:1-20
Wednesday:
Genesis 1:1-19
Mark 1:1-13
Thursday:
Genesis 1:20—2:3
Mark 1:14-28
Friday:
Genesis 2:4-25
Mark 1:29-45
Saturday:
Genesis 3:1-24
Mark 2:1-17
Bible Verse for Memorizing
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! (St. Luke 18:38)
Small Catechism for Memorizing: The Lord’s Prayer
The Second Petition: Thy kingdom come.
What does this mean? The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.
How does God’s kingdom come? God’s kingdom comes when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His grace we believe His holy Word and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Sexagesima (February 15)
Daily Readings
Sunday:
Job 11:1-20
John 5:19-29
Monday:
Job 13:1-6, 12-25
John 5:30-47
Tuesday:
Job 13:1-12
John 6:1-21
Wednesday:
Job 13:13-28
John 6:22-40
Thursday:
Job 14:1-22
John 6:41-59
Friday:
Job 15:1-23, 30-35
John 6:60-71
Saturday:
Job 16:1-22
John 7:1-13
Bible Verse for Memorizing
The [seed] that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. (St. Luke 8:15)
Small Catechism for Memorizing: The Lord’s Prayer
The First Petition: Hallowed be Thy name.
What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also.
How is God’s name kept holy? God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in it’s truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Sunday:
Job 5:1-27
John 2:13-25
Monday:
Job 6:1-13
John 3:1-21
Tuesday:
Job 6:14-30
John 3:22—4:6
Wednesday:
Job 7:1-21
John 4:7-26
Thursday:
Job 8:1-22
John 4:27-45
Friday:
Job 9:1-35
John 4:46-54
Saturday:
Job 10:1-22
John 5:1-18
Bible Verse for Memorizing
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:24)
Small Catechism for Memorizing
The Lord’s Prayer
The Introduction: Our Father who art in heaven.
What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Transfiguration (February 1)
Daily Readings
Sunday:
Zechariah 11:4-17
2 Timothy 4:1-18
Monday:
Zechariah 12:1—13:9
Titus 1:1—2:6
Tuesday:
Zechariah 14:1-21
Titus 2:7—3:15
Wednesday:
Job 1:1-22
John 1:1-18
Thursday:
Job 2:1—3:10
John 1:19-34
Friday:
Job 3:11-26
John 1:35-51
Saturday:
Job 4:1-21
John 2:1-12
Bible Verse for Memorizing
No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21)
Small Catechism for Memorizing
The Apostles’ Creed: The Third Article
What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.
On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.
This is most certainly true.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Epiphany III (January 25)
Daily Readings
Sunday:
Zechariah 1:1-21
Romans 14:1-23
Monday:
Zechariah 2:1—3:10
Romans 15:1-13
Tuesday:
Zechariah 4:1—5:11
Romans 15:14-33
Wednesday:
Zechariah 6:1—7:14
Romans 16:17-27
Thursday:
Zechariah 8:1-23
2 Timothy 1:1-18
Friday:
Zechariah 9:1-17
2 Timothy 2:1-26
Saturday:
Zechariah 10:1—11:3
2 Timothy 3:1-17
Bible Verse for Memorizing
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (Romans 12:18)
Small Catechism for Memorizing
The Apostles’ Creed: The Third Article
What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Epiphany II (Janaury 18)
Daily Readings
Sunday:
Ezekiel 40:1-4; 43:1-12
Romans 8:18-39
Monday:
Ezekiel 44:1-16, 23-29
Romans 9:1-18
Tuesday:
Ezekiel 47:1-14, 21-23
Romans 9:19-33
Wednesday:
Joel 1:1-20
Romans 10:1-21
Thursday:
Joel 2:1-17
Romans 11:1-24
Friday:
Joel 2:18-32
Romans 11:25—12:13
Saturday:
Joel 3:!-21
Romans 12:14—13:14
Bible Verse for Memorizing
Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. (Romans 12:16)
Small Catechism for Memorizing
The Apostles’ Creed: The Third Article
What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church in the one true faith.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Memory Work and Readings for Epiphany I (January 11)
Readings for the Week
Sunday:
Ezekiel 33:1-20
Romans 3:1-18
Monday:
Ezekiel 34:1-24
Romans 3:19-31
Tuesday:
Ezekiel 36:13-28
Romans 4:1-25
Wednesday:
Ezekiel 36:33—37:14
Romans 5:1-21
Thursday:
Ezekiel 37:15-28
Romans 6:1-23
Friday:
Ezekiel 38:1-23
Romans 7:1-20
Saturday:
Ezekiel 39:1-10, 17-29
Romans 7:21—8:17
Bible Verse for Memorizing
[Jesus said:] Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business? (Luke 2:49)
Small Catechism for Memorizing
The Apostles’ Creed: The Third Article
What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Small Catechism for Memorizing - Epiphany (transferred, Jan. 4)
The Apostles’ Creed: The Second Article
What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.
Bible Verse for Memorizing - Epiphany (transferred, Jan. 4)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. (Isaiah 9:2)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Daily Readings for December 28 - January 3
Sunday:
Isaiah 52:13—54:10
Matthew 2:13-23
Monday:
Isaiah 55:1-13
Luke 1:1-25
Tuesday:
Isaiah 58:1—59:3, 14-21
Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday:
Isaiah 60:1-22
Luke 1:39-56
Thursday:
Isaiah 61:1-11
Luke 1:57-80
Friday:
Isaiah 62:1-12
Luke 2:1-20
Saturday:
Isaiah 63:1-14
Luke 2:21-40
Small Catechism for Memorizing - Christmas I (December 28)
The Second Article: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true.
Bible Verse for Memorizing - Christmas I (December 28)
The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Daily Readings for December 21 - 27
Sunday:
Isaiah 42:1-25
Revelation 9:1-12
Monday:
Isaiah 43:1-24
Revelation 9:13—10:11
Tuesday:
Isaiah 43:25—44:20
Revelation 11:1-19
Wednesday:
Isaiah 44:21—45:13, 20-25
Revelation 12:1-17
Thursday:
Isaiah 49:1-18
Matthew 1:1-17
Friday:
Isaiah 49:22-26; 50:4—51:8, 12-16
Matthew 1:18-25
Saturday:
Isaiah 51:17—52:12
Matthew 2:13-23
Small Catechism for Memorizing - Advent IV (December 21)
The Apostles’ Creed
The Second Article: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death.
Bible Verse for Memorizing - Advent IV (December 21)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Sunday:
Isaiah 30:15-26
Revelation 2:1-29
Monday:
Isaiah 30:27—31:9
Revelation 3:1-22
Tuesday:
Isaiah 32:1-20
Revelation 4:1-11
Wednesday:
Isaiah 33:1-24
Revelation 5:1-14
Thursday:
Isaiah 34:1,2, 8—35:10
Revelation 6:1-17
Friday:
Isaiah 40:1-17
Revelation 7:1-17
Saturday:
Isaiah 40:18—41:10
Revelation 8:1-13
The Apostles’ Creed
The Second Article: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death.
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